Hello Optimism community!
The bleu team is excited to start building OP Govquests! Our goal is to engage and enable new delegate and increase delegation activity in the ecosystem.
We’ll post bi-weekly updates here as comments. Your feedback is invaluable for us!
For transparency, you can track our progress on our GitHub Repository.
We look forward to your insights as we go!
Hey everyone 
we kicked things off last week. Here we come with our first update!
UI Design (in progress)
Frontend UI implementation (in-progress)
Points and Rewards system (in progress)
Leaderboard (to-do)
Seasons Streak system (to-do)
Push notification (to-do)
Tier system (to-do)
100 addresses on the leaderboard (to-do)
20 created and completed Quests (to-do)
Post-Launch Support (to-do)
We’ve started by compiling design references from other platforms. The main references we highlighted are:
From OP Community:
From Web2:
We completed the draft of the initial system screens. You can check the first versions at this public link.
We’ve developed an initial schema for our quest system, outlining the logic we aim to implement. Additionally, we’ve created a simplified MVP version of this logic to ensure an early launch for community feedback. You can review the initial schema in this link.
Our approach separates registered addresses into three categories: delegates, non-delegates, and those aspiring to become delegates. Based on this categorization, the app will suggest personalized quest tracks guiding users through key actions related to their profile, such as:
Aligning with our mission’s main objectives, we’ve also included a track for delegates who haven’t voted yet, leading them through educational content to encourage their first vote.
The team is currently finalizing:
These updates will be shared soon!
We’ve laid the groundwork for the application, ensuring all necessary systems (repo, CI/CD, deployment infrastructure) are in place. We’ve also started working on the main pages of the app:
Looking forward to the future updates and any feedback from the community! 
Thank you for reading through here 
Hey folks! Coming up with another update here!
UI Design (in progress)
Frontend UI implementation (in progress)
Points and Rewards system (in progress)
Leaderboard (to-do)
Seasons Streak system (to-do)
Push notification (to-do)
Tier system (to-do)
100 addresses on the leaderboard (to-do)
20 created and completed Quests (to-do)
Post-Launch Support (to-do)
Features implemented:
Provide feedback via:
We look forward to your feedback!
Hey folks! Time for another project update!
UI Design (in progress)
Frontend UI implementation (in progress)
Points and Rewards system (in progress)
Leaderboard (to-do)
Seasons Streak system (to-do)
Push notification (to-do)
Tier system (to-do)
100 addresses on the leaderboard (to-do)
20 created and completed Quests (to-do)
Post-Launch Support (to-do)
Latest Activities
Quest Development Strategy
Still seeking Delegate feedback
We’ve reached out to 15+ additional delegates and OP ecosystem participants to ask for their input about what we’ve done so far. So far, only 5 of them have responded, saying that they will look into it or with brief comments on the mission’s difficulty, without deeper feedback. We’re looking for feedback about 1) quest structure; 2) reward system; 3) user engagement / launch strategy.
FYI, this is what we sent them:
We’re grantees working on non-technical solutions to increase the # of first-time delegators, voters, and votable supply in Optimism and we’re reaching out for a quick feedback.
Our proposal is a gamified experience to guide users through this journey. Our latest updates from the projects can be found here: [grant update] OP Govquests
We’d really appreciate having your opinion about our initial ideas, mostly regarding:
- Quest Structure: We’ve designed a series of quests that guide users through the delegation process.
- Reward System: We’re allocating rewards based on quest completion, delegation milestones, and ongoing engagement in the ecosystem.
Here’s our quests, tracks and tiers schema
Could you please share your thoughts on:
a) Which aspect do you think will be most effective for encouraging delegation and motivating people to become delegates?
b) Do you think the monetary incentives we’ve proposed make sense?
c) Do you see a gap or a missed opportunity in our current design?
All in all, we want to underscore that we’re being paid to build OP Govquests for you - the delegates and future delegates who make Optimism governance work. But we can’t do it in isolation. The low response rate to our outreach makes us wonder if we’re approaching this the wrong way or missing something important. We’d love to hear your thoughts, whether they’re positive or critical - both help us build something that truly serves the community. Even a quick 5-minute chat would help ensure we’re building what you actually need.
Where you can reach us to share your ideas:
Gm gm! Time for one more project update on Govquests!
UI Design (in progress)
Frontend UI implementation (in progress)
Points and Rewards system (in progress)
Leaderboard (to-do)
Seasons Streak system (to-do)
Push notification (to-do)
Tier system (to-do)
100 addresses on the leaderboard (to-do)
20 created and completed Quests (to-do)
Post-Launch Support (to-do)
Latest Activities
Engineering Progress
We’ve deployed the first version of the system for internal testing 
Design Progress
We’re excited to share our design system mood board!Quest Development Updates
Changes We’ve Made Based on Feedback:
*See all the quests selected for development here.
tl;dr:
Next Steps
We’re excited to hear your thoughts on our progress!
Feel free to reach out through any of the channels below:
Hey folks! Another update in our Govquests journey!
First things first, we’re reorganizing how we report project milestones. We believe that the previous structure wasn’t reflecting our development workflow with enough clarity, so, here’s an updated version:
MVP Quests Development (in review)
V1 Quests and Badges Development (in progress)
Frontend UI Implementation (in progress)
Points and Rewards System (in progress)
Tier System (waiting for dev)
Leaderboard (waiting for dev)
Notifications (waiting for dev)
100 Addresses on the Leaderboard (to-do)
20 Created and Completed Quests (to-do)
Post-Launch Support (to-do)
That said, let’s talk about updates!
Our internal testing showed that MVP quests are working as expected. We’re in the final stretch of the design definitions and frontend UI implementation.
We’ve completed all product definitions for our upcoming features, which are now ready to move into development. Here are the key highlights:
Special BadgesThese achievements will be divided into three categories:
Progressive Voting Badges
To reward consistent voting participation
(E.g.: Active Voter - earned after completing 10 votes)
Delegation Support Badges
Encourage strategic delegation behavior and active delegate discovery
(E.g.: Delegate Scout - support an active delegate with <5k OP)
Achievement Badges
Recognize major milestones and outstanding participation
(E.g.: Season Champion with OP reward! - reach first place of the leaderboard in your tier)
Tier SystemThis allows us to:
Leaderboard FeaturesWe’re excited to hear your thoughts!
Feel free to reach out through any of the channels below:
Thank you for the continued updates… I believe building in public (transparency) is one of the most important things we can do
@bleu_builders I love the approach and execution you guys are doing. 
I think this project touches on several of my interests and identified needs. I’d love to support you in some way. 
During Season 6, I was on the govNERD contribution path, as well as in the Super Contributor Cohort, so I think I have some insights that could be interesting; and it would be great to work on them together. 
Thank you both @Jrocki and @alexsotodigital for your encouraging feedback!
We wholeheartedly agree that transparency is crucial, which is why we’re committed to building OP Govquests (and other grants we’ve been awareded) in public. This not only keeps us accountable but also allows us to incorporate community feedback throughout our development process and get to a result more aligned with what’s expected.
@alexsotodigital, exiting to learn about your experience! I think that would be invaluable to us. Could you send us your TG in a DM so that we can create a group to discuss how we can work together?
of course, sent you a dm
Hey folks! Bringing the last news about Govquests! 
MVP Quests Development (done)
V1 Quests and Badges Development (in progress)
Frontend UI Implementation (in progress)
Points and Rewards System (in progress)
Tier System (waiting for dev)
Leaderboard (waiting for dev)
Notifications (waiting for dev)
100 Addresses on the Leaderboard (to-do)
20 Created and Completed Quests (to-do)
Post-Launch Support (to-do)
We’re thrilled to share the first version of our high-fidelity designs! Here’s a glimpse of the first versions of the designs:
We’d love to know the community perception on this idea! You can check out our latest designs here.
We recently had a good first talk with @alexsotodigital, where one of the key outcomes was identifying an opportunity to bring GovNERDs closer to the project. We are really excited about this possibility, and we believe it will help us deliver an even more valuable long-term solution for the Optimism ecosystem.
After careful analysis, we’ve developed a more streamlined approach to achieve our engagement goals previously predicted as a Season Streak System:
Our Enhanced Approach:
Benefits of This Refinement:
This refinement better aligns with our key mission objectives of increasing votable supply and number of votes, while delivering a more straightforward experience for users.
Our team is fully committed to launching the first version in January as the season begins. We’re taking the following approach to the rollout:
Special Perk: Early testers will receive an exclusive badge that provides advantages on the leaderboard for the whole Season!Feel free to reach out through any of these channels:
